Author: lizaaitken

Mother, daughter, sister, cat owner/slave. Thoughtful about life and trying to make it worthwhile.

Giving Thanks

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I give thanks for all I have in life,

as I wake up each day,

Things I have and what I’ve not,

I’ll find along the way.

I’m rich in friends and family,

surrounded by their love.

Love’s energy still touches,

from those who are above.

I have my health I’m wealthy,

because my body works.

I have my hair and I’m not too fat,

sure I have my quirks.

For flowers and the forests,

where I take my nature walks.

For the lessons that I’m learning,

through interesting talks.

I give thanks each day for everything,

for everything I’ve got.

I’m rich beyond my wildest dreams,

because of what I’ve got.

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Cake

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I made a cake today, I made it with spelt flour, it was a fabulous cake.  No big deal, cakes are easy, but I haven’t made one since my mum died two years ago, so it was a bit of a big deal for me. I used to make my mum a cake every week, this was only a couple of years before she died.  Prior to that, I didn’t make cakes.  I’m a good cook, but a savoury cook, not having too much of a sweet tooth myself.  Anyway, I’m getting off track but I made cakes for my mum.  I used to stir in love, as I stirred in that love with every turn of the spoon I knew I was keeping her alive.  Mum loved my cakes, I agreed with her, I could make bloody good cakes.  Anyway today I made a cake.  I spoke to mum while I stirred it, I told her she would like it but realised she did’t need cake anymore.  Cake would weigh her down, mum needs to fly.  Anyway the moral of this story is you can put love into anything, you just have to decide to, that and I’m missing my mum.

Daily Prompt – Missing

Life

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Nature teaches us there is a time for life, a time for how long things will live, from flowers, to trees there is usually an expectation.  Life is not endless, there is a time to live and a time to die.  Given this, every moment is precious, every day brings new possibilities. Flowers do not close because there is a cloud overhead, so why should we? 

~ Liza

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Treasure in Nature

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What greater treasure is there than the simplicity and beauty of nature. When we step out into nature, connect and become one with nature we have all the treasure in the world. When we focus on nature, watch the patterns, see the colours and hear the messages it teaches the natural simplicity of life. That we will continue to grow, develop, mature and know that our death will always lead to new beginnings.

~ Liza

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Daily Prompt – Treasure

 

 

Nature Lessons 107

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Once the seed of love is sown it grows into something quite magnificent. When we send out love into the world in our actions and thoughts, we are like gardeners. With each seed we sow love flourishes. The garden of love takes but a few seeds and a little care and attention along the way.

~ Liza

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Opening the Heart

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Each loving or kind thought that touches the heart, opens the heart, just as misery and sadness close the heart.  Even when going through more difficult times, feed the heart with loving thoughts, even if these are only the kindness and love you owe to yourself. Treated with love and kindness the heart will remain open.  

~ Liza

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A Dog Called Ego

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My ego is like a dog I took in and agreed to care for but no longer want or love.  I understand now why I allowed him in to my life in the first place.  I see the appeal, walking around with him gave me status, I stood out from the crowd or at least I thought I did.  I used to feel safe with him, I felt protected.

I’ve changed my mind now,  I think he is preventing me from growing and doing the things I want in life. He’s constantly hungry, paws at me to remind me of his existence.  He wines and interrupts my meditations even when I lock him out of the room, he can be heard whimpering under the door.  He follows me around like my shadow, it’s an unhealthy relationship as I’m always giving into him.  Ego sleeps at the bottom of the bed, he’s the last thing I’m aware of as I go to sleep and as soon as I wake in the morning he’s there, on me, he needs feeding and petting immediately.

My ego is big and extremely protective, he doesn’t want me focussed elsewhere, if I try to spend time with myself, he constantly whimpers. I’ve decided we need to start some training, he needs to be able to give me the space I need and I need to be able to put in the boundaries he needs.  If we are going to continue to live together, we need some rules!

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Treasure – DP

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To a writer the written word,

parchment and pens.

A photographer the scenery,

trusty camera and lens.

The composer, the instruments,

music and notes.

The dancer, the musicians

and a partner that floats.

And for the painter, his paintbrush,

pallet and muse.

A mother, her children,

maybe one or two.

The gardener the fresh earth,

each individual bloom.

To the bride, the wedding ring,

then of course the groom.

Real treasure is so individual,

chosen to meet our needs.

All the things we cannot take,

when from this life we leave.

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Response to The Daily Prompt Word – Treasure

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Nature Lessons 106

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The flower in growing from the seed opens to the universe.  The flower has only itself to offer to the world. The beauty of its bloom and trust in the elements to support its pathway through life. When we put aside the trappings of materialism and open up to that which is essential to our growth, such as love, trust and awareness of the self, we will be much closer to finding our true purpose.

~ Liza

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